Enyeama trending on twitter for refusing to play AFCON qualifier against Tanzania

Nigeria’s number one goal keeper, Vincent Enyeama is trending on twitter, Wednesday, apparently due to his alleged refusal to play the African Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Tanzania. The match is scheduled to take place this Saturday.

According to news report, the 33-year-old Lille OSC shot-stopper has asked to be excused from the trip to Dar es Salaam due to personal issues bordering on his family.

Enyeama may be replaced with Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, who has received his first call-up to Super Eagles.

Breaking: Vincent Enyeama Pulls Out Of Saturday’s AFCON Qualifier Against Tanzania

Nigeria captain and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has pulled out of this Saturday’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania.

Sources in the Super Eagles’ camp revealed that the 33-year-old Lille OSC shot-stopper has asked to be excused from the trip to Dar es Salaam due to personal issues bordering on his family.
“Vincent was expected to arrive in the Abuja camp of the Super Eagles yesterday (Tuesday) but from what I have learned he has called in to ask for permission to be excluded from the game against Tanzania due to family reasons.
Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, who has received his first call-up, could replace Enyeama in goal in Tanzania or Ikechukwu Ezenwa of Sunshine Stars.
Reacting to the news of the first choice goalie’s decision, Coach Sunday Oliseh shrugged off concerns that Enyeama’s absence would worry the camp. The gaffer insists every player will be given equal opportunity to feature for the team and none will hold the country to ransom.